HR trends to watch in 2026Human resource management has changed since it first appeared in the early 1900s. This prospect makes HR trends very exciting in 2026, says Sandra Crous, Deel Local Payroll’s MD. It’s the foundation for several HR trends, such as employee personalisation and higher internal mobility for talent. Cloud-native HR takes the leadSelf-service, interconnected HR, manager empowerment, and talent management will grow and reach new heights during 2026 because of a single shared advantage: cloud-native HR platforms. As their experience with HR platforms grows, they will start seeing the benefits of the above four trends.